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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,983.58, 269,975.37 and 46,863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,983.58, 269,975.37 and 46,863.46 is: 70,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,983.58 : 269,975.37 = 46,863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,983.58/269,975.37 = 46,863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,983.58x = 269,975.37 × 46,863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,983.58x = 12,651,979,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,979,952.98/179,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,295.19

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